Spodumene

Spodumene and Spodumene Physical Properties

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Spodumene and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene and Spodumene physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Spodumene and Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Spodumene and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.